Newt Gingrich Campaign Journey

ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 02: Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (L) walks off the stage with his daughter Jackie Gingrich Cushman after he announced he is suspending his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination May 2, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia. Gingrich said he decided to leave the race after his rival, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, surged ahead in recent primary elections. Gingrich plans to campaign for his former rival with an official endorsement to come in the next few weeks. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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(FILES) This April 28, 2012 file photo shows candidate for the Republican nomination for the presidency Newt Gingrich and his wife Calista arriving at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC. Gingrich, will officially announce his withdrawal from the campaign May 2, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/GettyImages)

Newt Gingrich Makes Campaigns Stops In North Carolina

BOILING SPRINGS, NC - APRIL 25: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talk to the crowd prior to throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game between Gardner-Webb University and North Carolina A&T State University while campaigning on April 25, 2012, in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. According to reports Gingrich told Republican presidential candidate and former Gov. Mitt Romney that he will bow out of the race and endorse him. (Photo by John W. Adkisson/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Makes Campaigns Stops In North Carolina

MOORESBORO, NC - APRIL 25: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks to students at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy on April 25, 2012 in Mooresboro, North Carolina. Gingrich has vowed to stay in the race until Mitt Romney, the presumptive nominee, reaches the 1,144 delegates needed to secure the nomination. (Photo by John W. Adkisson/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich Campaigns In North Carolina

CONCORD, NC - APRIL 24: Jill Baker, of Albemarle, N.C., grabs a sign prior to the arrival of Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich during a primary night gathering at the Vintage Motor Club on April 24, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina. Gingrich has vowed to stay in the race until Mitt Romney, the presumptive nominee, reaches the 1,144 delegates needed to secure the nomination. (Photo by John W. Adkisson/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich Campaigns In North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 24: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich tours the Billy Graham Library with his wife, Callista Gingrich, on April 24, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gingrich has vowed to stay in the race until Mitt Romney, the presumptive nominee, reaches the 1,144 delegates needed to secure the nomination. (Photo by John W. Adkisson/Getty Images)

Presidential Candidates Address NRA Annual Meeting In St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 13: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks during the NRA's Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits April 13, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. More than 60,000 people are expected to attend the convention, which runs through Sunday. (Photo by Whitney Curtis/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Campaigns In Maryland Ahead Of Primary

FREDERICK, MD - APRIL 02: People listen to Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) during a campaign event in the showroom of The Frederick Motor Company, a Ford auto dealership, April 2, 2012 in Frederick, Maryland. Maryland will hold one of three primaries in the nation Tuesday. After acknowledging it is impossible for him to win the GOP presidential nomination outright, Gingrich has vowed to stay in the presidential race even after firing a third of his campaign staff last week, taking the fight to the party convention. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich Speaks To Students At Georgetown University

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich delivers remarks to students at Georgetown University March 28, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Gingrich campaign announced yesterday that they were cutting a third of their campaign staff and reducing their campaign travel significantly. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich Speaks To Students At Georgetown University

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich delivers remarks to students at Georgetown University March 28, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Gingrich campaign announced yesterday that they were cutting a third of their campaign staff and reducing their campaign travel significantly. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich Speaks To Students At Georgetown University

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich waits to be introduced before delivering remarks to students at Georgetown University March 28, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Gingrich campaign announced yesterday that they were cutting a third of their campaign staff and reducing their campaign travel significantly. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

GOP Candidates Santorum And Gingrich Campaign In Pennsylvania

CAMP HILL, PA - MARCH 24: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks during a campaign stop at the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference March 24, 2012 in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Republican primary elections are being held today in Louisiana. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Campaigns In Alabama

DOTHAN, AL - MARCH 10: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich campaigns at the Wiregrass Museum of Art on March 10, 2012 in Dothan, Alabama. Alabama will hold its Republican primary election on March 13. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)

Gingrich Holds Election Rally After Winning Georgia On Super Tuesday

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 06: Supporters cheer for Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich after being declared the winner of the primary in Georgia during the election night rally at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel on March 6, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 400 delegates up for grabs voters in ten states went to the polls on Super Tuesday in the continuing fight for the Republican presidential nomination. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista Gingrich arrive for an election night rally March 6, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. Former House Speaker Gingrich won the Republican primary in his home state of Georgia, US media projected in the first results to come in as the "Super Tuesday" contests began to close. AFP PHOTO / Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

People set up a painting of Newt Gingric

People set up a painting of Newt Gingrich by artist Steve Penley to a rally March 6, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. Republican presidential candidate Gingrich, a former Speaker of the US House of Represenatives, hopes a big win in his home state of Georgia on Super Tuesday can serve as a launchpad for a southern sweep that could get him right back into the Republican presidential race. AFP PHOTO / Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Holds Campaign Rally In Jackson, Mississippi

JACKSON, MS - MARCH 8: Nancy Kohsin-Kintigh of Jackson holds a sign for the approaching Republican Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich outside the Jackson Hilton on March 8, 2012 in Jackson, Mississippi. Voters in ten states this week went to the polls in the ongoing battle for the Republican presidential nomination. At the Jackson, Mississippi, rally, Gingrich spoke about the economy and foreign policy. (Photo by Marianne Todd/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Holds Campaign Rally In Jackson, Mississippi

JACKSON, MS - MARCH 8: John Mark, 11-years-old, of Jackson, carries signs for Republican Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich away from a rally at the Jackson Hilton on March 8, 2012 in Jackson, Mississippi. Voters in ten states this week went to the polls in the ongoing battle for the Republican presidential nomination. At the Jackson, Mississippi, rally, Gingrich spoke about the economy and foreign policy. (Photo by Marianne Todd/Getty Images)

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A supporter of Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich holds a sign during an election night rally March 6, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. Former House Speaker Gingrich won the Republican primary in his home state of Georgia, US media projected in the first results to come in as the "Super Tuesday" contests began to close. AFP PHOTO / Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

BOWLING GREEN, OH - MARCH 03: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (C) and wife Callista sign autographs at the Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner at Bowling Green State University during a campaign stop on March 3, 2012 in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Republican Party continues the process of who will be their general election candidate against President Barack Obama in the fall. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Protesters march with placards outide the event as Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum speak at the Ohio 5th Congressional District Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, March 3, 2012, ahead of voting on Super Tuesday. AFP PHOTO/Jim Watson (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

A protester stands with a placard outide

A protester stands with a placard outide the event as Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks at the Ohio 5th Congressional District Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, March 3, 2012, ahead of voting on Super Tuesday. AFP PHOTO/Jim Watson (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Arizona Holds Presidential Primary

PARADISE VALLEY, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Campaign signs for Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich line a desert highway February 28, 2012 in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Voters in this state participate in choosing who will be the Republican candidate to contest President Barack Obama in the general election. (Photo by Jonathan Gibby/Getty Images)

CNN And Arizona GOP Host Presidential Debate

MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Republican presidential candidates former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (L) and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich participate in a debate sponsored by CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona at the Mesa Arts Center February 22, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. The debate is the last one scheduled before voters head to the polls in Michigan and Arizona's primaries on February 28 and Super Tuesday on March 6. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

CNN And Arizona GOP Host Presidential Debate

MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich laughs as he participates in a debate sponsored by CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona at the Mesa Arts Center February 22, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. The debate is the last one scheduled before voters head to the polls in Michigan and Arizona's primaries on February 28 and Super Tuesday on March 6. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 11: Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich leaves the Russell Senate Office Building after addressing the Esperanza 2011 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference on Capitol Hill May 11, 2011 in Washington, DC. Gingrich has indicated that he will formally announce his campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination via Twitter on Wednesday. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Addresses The Georgia Republican Party State Convention

MACON, GA - MAY 13: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (left) and wife, Calista, wave at the audience gathered to hear him speak during the Georgia Republican Party Victory Dinner on May 13, 2011 in Macon, Georgia. Gingrich announced Wednesday his candidacy to run for the Republican Presidental nomination in 2012. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Addresses The Georgia Republican Party State Convention

MACON, GA - MAY 13: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich gives the keynote address during the Georgia Republican Party Victory Dinner on May 13, 2011 in Macon, Georgia. Gingrich announced Wednesday his candidacy to run for the Republican Presidental nomination in 2012. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Addresses The Georgia Republican Party State Convention

MACON, GA - MAY 13: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (right) poses with supporter Roger Allen, 18, during the Georgia Republican Party Victory Dinner on May 13, 2011 in Macon, Georgia. Gingrich announced Wednesday his candidacy to run for the Republican Presidental nomination in 2012. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Addresses The Georgia Republican Party State Convention

MACON, GA - MAY 13: With wife, Calista, by his side, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) signs offical paperwork to declare his candidacy for the 2012 presidental election May 13, 2011 in Macon, Georgia. Gingrich announced Wednesday his candidacy to run for the Republican Presidental nomination in 2012. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

DUBUQUE, IA - MAY 16: Former House Speaker and current GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich poses for a photo with Ryan Walker (R) of Dubuque, following a speaking appearance at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Holiday Inn Five Flags on May 16, 2010 in Dubuque, Iowa. Gingrich is kicking off his run for presidency with a campaign tour of Iowa telling voters that the Obama healthcare bill must be repealed. (Photo by Mark Hirsch/Getty Images)

DUBUQUE, IA - MAY 16: Former House Speaker and current GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich visits with the media after a speaking appearance at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Holiday Inn Five Flags on May 16, 2010 in Dubuque, Iowa. Gingrich is kicking off his run for presidency with a campaign tour of Iowa telling voters that the Obama healthcare bill must be repealed. (Photo by Mark Hirsch/Getty Images)

DUBUQUE, IA - MAY 16: Former House Speaker and current GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich visits with the media after a speaking appearance at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Holiday Inn Five Flags on May 16, 2010 in Dubuque, Iowa. Gingrich is kicking off his run for presidency with a campaign tour of Iowa telling voters that the Obama healthcare bill must be repealed. (Photo by Mark Hirsch/Getty Images)

DUBUQUE, IA - MAY 16: Former House Speaker and current GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista arrive for a speaking appearance at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Holiday Inn Five Flags on May 16, 2010 in Dubuque, Iowa. Gingrich is kicking off his run for presidency with a campaign tour of Iowa telling voters that the Obama healthcare bill must be repealed. (Photo by Mark Hirsch/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Addresses The Republican Jewish Coalition's Summer Bash

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 12: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, delivers a foreign policy address to the Republican Jewish Coalition as he relaunches his presidential campaign on June 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. Just twenty-nine days after Gingrich announced his candidacy for president, his entire senior campaign staff resigned en masse. He is giving his foreign policy speech on the night before he is to participate in the GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Addresses The Republican Jewish Coalition's Summer Bash

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 12: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, arrives to deliver a foreign policy address to the Republican Jewish Coalition as he relaunches his presidential campaign on June 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. Just twenty-nine days after Gingrich announced his candidacy for president, his entire senior campaign staff resigned en masse. He is giving his foreign policy speech on the night before he is to participate in the GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Addresses The Republican Jewish Coalition's Summer Bash

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 12: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, arrives to deliver a foreign policy address to the Republican Jewish Coalition as he relaunches his presidential campaign on June 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. Just twenty-nine days after Gingrich announced his candidacy for president, his entire senior campaign staff resigned en masse. He is giving his foreign policy speech on the night before he is to participate in the GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Candidates Attend First GOP Primary Debate Of 2012 Presidential Race

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE- JUNE 13: Republican candidates (L to R) former House Speaker Newt Gingrich laughs along with former Governor Mitt Romney (MA) and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (TX) prior to their debate June 13, 2011 at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. This is the first debate for the GOP contenders in the "First in the Nation" primary state of New Hampshire. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

Candidates Attend First GOP Primary Debate Of 2012 Presidential Race

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE- JUNE 13: Republican candidates (L to R) former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (PA), U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (MN) and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich prepare for their debate June 13, 2011 at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. This is the first debate for the GOP contenders in the "First in the Nation" primary state of New Hampshire. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (L) and Texas congressman Ron Paul shakes hands while former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney stands in between before they start the the first 2012 Republican presidential candidates' debate in Manchester, New Hampshire June 13, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Emmanuel DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

A television make-up artist puts a make-

A television make-up artist puts a make-up touch on former House Speaker Newt Gingrich before the start of the first 2012 Republican presidential candidates' debate in Manchester, New Hampshire June 13, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Emmanuel DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 16: Former U.S. Speaker of the House and Republican candidate for president Newt Gingrich speaks during the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference on June 16, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 2011 Republican Leadership Conference runs through Saturday and will feature keynote addresses from all of the major Republican candidates for president as well as numerous Republican leaders from across the country. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Gather At Republican Leadership Conference

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 16: Former U.S. Speaker of the House and Republican candidate for president Newt Gingrich speaks during the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference on June 16, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 2011 Republican Leadership Conference runs through Saturday and will feature keynote addresses from all of the major Republican candidates for president as well as numerous Republican leaders from across the country. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Gather At Republican Leadership Conference

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 16: Former U.S. Speaker of the House and Republican candidate for president Newt Gingrich speaks during the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference on June 16, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 2011 Republican Leadership Conference runs through Saturday and will feature keynote addresses from all of the major Republican candidates for president as well as numerous Republican leaders from across the country. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Republican Candidates Campaign In Iowa Ahead Of Debate And Straw Poll

DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 11: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (C) poses for a photograph with supporters at the Iowa State Fair August 11, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Gingrich was a the fair ahead of Saturday's Iowa Straw Poll to greet voters and engage in traditional Iowa campaigning rituals. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidates Hold First Debate In Iowa

AMES, IA - AUGUST 11: Republican presidential candidates (L-R) former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) take the stage for a debate in the Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University August 11, 2011 in Ames, Iowa. This is the first Republican presidential debate in the state ahead of Saturday's all important Iowa Straw Poll. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidates Hold First Debate In Iowa

AMES, IA - AUGUST 11: Republican presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is pictured during a commercial break at the Iowa GOP/Fox News Debate on August 11, 2011 at the CY Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa. This is the first Republican presidential debate in the state ahead of Saturday's all important Iowa Straw Poll. (Charlie Neibergall-Pool/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidates Hold First Debate In Iowa

AMES, IA - AUGUST 11: Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) (2nd L) and her husband Marcus Bachmann (3rd L) say goodbye to former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (L) and his wife Callista Gingrich after a two-hour Republican presidential candidate debate in the Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University August 11, 2011 in Ames, Iowa. This is the first Republican presidential debate in the state ahead of Saturday's all important Iowa Straw Poll. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidates Hold First Debate In Iowa

AMES, IA - AUGUST 11: Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (L) shakes hands with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) after both men participated in a two-hour Republican presidential debate in the Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University August 11, 2011 in Ames, Iowa. This is the first Republican presidential debate in the state ahead of Saturday's all important Iowa Straw Poll. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidates Hold First Debate In Iowa

AMES, IA - AUGUST 11: Callista Gingrich watches her husband Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich as he is interviewed by Fox News following the Republican party debate August 11, 2011 in Ames, Iowa. Most of the eight Republican presidential hopefuls participating in tonight?s debate have spent the week campaigning across the state to prepare for the debate and Saturday's Iowa Straw Poll. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican Candidates Campaign At Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 12: Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (L) and his wife Callista Gingrich grill pork at the Iowa Pork Producers Tent at the Iowa State Fair August 12, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Most of the Republican presidential hopefuls are visiting the fair ahead of tomorrow's Iowa Straw Poll to greet voters and engage in the traditional Iowa campaigning ritual. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican Candidates Campaign At Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 12: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich greets the cooks at the Iowa Pork Producers Tent at the Iowa State Fair August 12, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Most of the Republican presidential hopefuls are visiting the fair ahead of tomorrow's Iowa Straw Poll to greet voters and engage in the traditional Iowa campaigning ritual. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican Candidates Campaign At Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 12: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talks to voters from the Des Moines Register's Soapbox during the second day of the Iowa State Fair August 12, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. All of the Republican presidential hopefuls are visiting the fair ahead of Saturday's Iowa Straw Poll to greet voters and engage in traditional Iowa campaigning rituals. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Republican Candidates Vie For First Votes In Iowa Straw Poll

AMES, IA - AUGUST 13: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks in the Strong America Now tent outside the Hilton Coliseum, where Iowans will vote in the Iowa Straw Poll at Iowa State University August 13, 2011 in Ames, Iowa. Nine GOP presidential candidates are competing for votes in the straw poll, an important step for gaining momentum in a crowded field of hopefuls. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Republican Candidates Vie For First Votes In Iowa Straw Poll

AMES, IA - AUGUST 13: GOP political powerbroker Joni Scotter (L) takes a photograph of Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (C) and his wife Callista Gingrich in the Strong America Now tent outside the Hilton Coliseum, where Iowans will vote in the Iowa Straw Poll at Iowa State University August 13, 2011 in Ames, Iowa. Nine GOP presidential candidates are competing for votes in the straw poll, an important step for gaining momentum in a crowded field of hopefuls. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 16: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks at the Heritage Foundation on the topic of "A Better Approach to Deficit Reduction", an alternative to the recently created super-committee approach, August 16, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Gingrich campaign received only two percent of the vote in last weekend's Iowa Straw Poll. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 16: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich (L) waits, with his wife Callista Gingrich, to speak at the Heritage Foundation on the topic of "A Better Approach to Deficit Reduction", an alternative to the recently created super-committee approach, August 16, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Gingrich campaign received only two percent of the vote in last weekend's Iowa Straw Poll. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Former House Speaker and Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich poses for a picture before a town-hall meeting, one day before a GOP debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on September 6, 2011 in Pasadena, California. Gingrich spoke to an audience at the Castle Green Hotel about "Leadership Now" and unemployment. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Republican presidential hopefuls, from left: Former US Senator Rick Santorum, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, US Representative Michelle Bachmann, former Governor of Massachussetts Mitt Romney, Texas Governor Rick Perry, US Representative Ron Paul, businessman Herman Cain, and former Governor of Utah Jon Huntsman pose for photographs on September 7, 2011 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, for the Republican Presidential Candidates debate. Eight Republican candidates are debating to define the party's nominee to take on US President Barack Obama in the 2012 election.
AFP PHOTO/ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

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Republican presidential hopefuls, from left, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, U.S. Representative Michelle Bachmann, former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney, and Texas Governor Rick Perry stand on stage September 7, 2011 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, during the Republican Presidential Candidates debate. AFP PHOTO/ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

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Republican presidential hopeful and former Speaker of the House of Representative Newt Gingrich speaks during the Republican Presidential Candidates debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library September 7, 2011 in Simi Valley, California. Eight Republican candidates are debating to define the party's nominee to take on US President Barack Obama in the 2012 election. AFP PHOTO/ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Former US Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (L) stands with Minnesota Representative Michelle Bachmann (R) during the Republican Presidential Candidates debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library September 7, 2011 in Simi Valley, California. Eight Republican candidates are debating to define the party's nominee to take on US President Barack Obama in the 2012 election. AFP PHOTO/ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: Republican presidential candidates (L-R) Jon Huntsman, Herman Cain, Rep. Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, Gov. Rick Perry, Rep. Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum as they prepare to debate during the event sponsored by CNN and The Tea Party Express at the Florida State fairgrounds on September 12, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. The debate featured the eight candidates ten days before the Florida straw poll. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich (L) and Rick Santorum shake hands before the start of a presidential debate sponsored by CNN and The Tea Party Express at the Florida State fairgrounds on September 12, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. The debate featured the eight candidates ten days before the Florida straw poll.. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 22: Republican presidential candidates, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania (L) and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich laugh in the Fox News/Google GOP Debate at the Orange County

Convention Center on September 22, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. The debate featured the nine

Republican candidates two days before the Florida straw poll. (Photo by Phelan M. Ebenhack-Pool/Getty Images)

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Republican presidential candiddate and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Orange County Convention Center, on September 23, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. Tomorrow the GOP presidential candidates will all participate the Florida straw poll. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

HANOVER, NH - OCTOBER 11: (L-R) Republican presidential candidates Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Herman Cain, former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich take the stage before a presidential debate sponsored by Bloomberg and The Washington Post held at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. The event moderated by U.S. television talk show host Charlie Rose and featuring eight Republican candidates, presents the first debate of the 2012 political season focused solely on the economy. (Photo by Scott Eells-Pool/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Speaker of the House, makes a point during a presidential debate sponsored by Bloomberg and The Washington Post held at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. The event moderated by U.S. television talk show host Charlie Rose and featuring eight Republican candidates, presents the first debate of the 2012 political season focused solely on the economy. Photographer: AFP PHOTO / Pool / Daniel ACKER (Photo credit should read DANIEL ACKER/AFP/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate On Economy In New Hampshire

HANOVER, NH - OCTOBER 11: U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) listens while former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich laughs during a presidential debate hosted by Bloomberg and the Washington Post on October 11, 2011 at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The event moderated by U.S. television talk show host Charlie Rose and featuring eight Republican candidates, presents the first debate of the 2012 political season focused solely on the economy. (Photo by Scott Eells-Pool/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate On Economy In New Hampshire

HANOVER, NH - OCTOBER 11: Texas Gov. Rick Perry (3rd L) speaks as (L-R) Jon Huntsman, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), Herman Cain, Mitt Romney, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich look on during the Republican Presidential debate hosted by Bloomberg and the Washington Post on October 11, 2011 at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Eight GOP candidates met for the first debate of the 2012 campaign focusing solely on the economy. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 18: (L-R) U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA), U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), former CEO of Godfather's Pizza Herman Cain, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) participate in a Republican presidential debate on October 18, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven GOP contenders are taking part in the debate, which is sponsored by the Western Republican Leadership Conference in Las Vegas and held in the Venetian Hotel's Sands Expo and Convention Center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 18: Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (L) and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) participate during the Republican presidential debate airing on CNN, October 18, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven GOP contenders are taking part in the debate, which is sponsored by the Western Republican Leadership Conference in Las Vegas and held in the Venetian Hotel's Sands Expo and Convention Center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 18: Texas Gov. Rick Perry (L) and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich participate in the Republican presidential debate airing on CNN, October 18, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven GOP contenders are taking part in the debate, which is sponsored by the Western Republican Leadership Conference in Las Vegas and held in the Venetian Hotel's Sands Expo and Convention Center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 18: Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks during the Republican presidential debate airing on CNN, October 18, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven GOP contenders are taking part in the debate, which is sponsored by the Western Republican Leadership Conference in Las Vegas and held in the Venetian Hotel's Sands Expo and Convention Center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 18: Texas Gov. Rick Perry (L) and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich shake hands after the Republican presidential debate airing on CNN, October 18, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven GOP contenders are taking part in the debate, which is sponsored by the Western Republican Leadership Conference in Las Vegas and held in the Venetian Hotel's Sands Expo and Convention Center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

DES MOINES, IA - OCTOBER 22: Republican Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich speaks to a gathering of conservative Christians at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Forum on October 22, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Candidates Herman Cain, Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum are scheduled to speak at the event, all hoping to gain support of the roughly 1000 in attendance in front of the January 3, 2012 Iowa caucus. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Forum On Manufacturing Held In Pella, Iowa

PELLA, IA - NOVEMBER 1: Former Speaker of the House and Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich (R) talks with Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (C) and PBS Nightly Business Report Co-Anchor and Managing Editor Tom Hudson during a forum on manufacturing November 1, 2011 at Vermeer Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa. Five of the Republican candidates, excluding Herman Cain and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney who declined to come, are slated to appear at the forum. (Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Michigan

ROCHESTER, MI - NOVEMBER 09: Republican presidential candidate former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich answers a question during a debate hosted by CNBC and the Michigan Republican Party at Oakland University on November 9, 2011 in Rochester, Michigan. The debate is the first meeting of the eight GOP presidential hopefuls since allegations of sexual impropriety have surfaced against front-runner Herman Cain. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

CBS And The National Journal Host GOP Presidential Debate In SC

SPARTANBURG, SC - NOVEMBER 12: Republican presidential candidates (L-R) businessman Herman Cain, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA), and Texas Governor Rick Perry acknowledge audience stand on the stage prior to a presidential debate at Wofford College November 12, 2011 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The debate was focused on national security and foreign policy. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich (L) shakes hands with former Utah governor Jon Huntsman (R) before Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann (C) prior to the start of the Republican presidential debate on national security November 22, 2011 at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. The debate is being hosted by CNN in partnership with the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute. AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: Republican presidential candidates (L-R) Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former CEO of Godfather's Pizza Herman Cain and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich place their hands over their hearts during the national anthem prior to a debate at Constitution Hall November 22, 2011 in Washington, DC. The debate, hosted by CNN and in partnership with the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute, was expected to focus on national security, foreign policy and the economy. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: Republican presidential candidates former CEO of Godfather's Pizza Herman Cain (L) and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich participate in a debate at Constitution Hall November 22, 2011 in Washington, DC. The debate, hosted by CNN and in partnership with the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute, was expected to focus on national security, foreign policy and the economy. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich (R) a

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich (R) and US businessman Herman Cain (L) laugh following an exchange during the Republican presidential debate on national security November 22, 2011 at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. The debate is hosted by CNN in partnership with the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute. AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman (L) co

Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman (L) confers with former House speaker Newt Gingrich (C) and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney (R) prior to the start of the Republican presidential debate on national security November 22, 2011 at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. The debate is hosted by CNN in partnership with the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute. AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Former House speaker and GOP presidentia

Former House speaker and GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich gestures to CNN moderator Wolf Blitzer at the conclusion of the Republican presidential debate on national security November 22, 2011 at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. The debate is being hosted by CNN in partnership with the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute. AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich gestu

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich gestures while speaking during the Republican presidential debate on national security November 22, 2011 at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. Looking on are businessman Herman Cain (L); and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann. The debate is hosted by CNN in partnership with the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute. AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

NAPLES, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Republican presidential hopeful and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich enters to a crowd at a Hilton Hotel on November 25, 2011 in Naples, Florida. Gingrich discussed foreign policy issues and restated his position on illegal immigrants in the United States. Gingrich, who has rose in recent polls following strong debate performances, had been written off earlier this year and is now expected to do well in the Iowa caucuses in early January. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NAPLES, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Republican presidential hopeful and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks to overflow crowds at a Hilton Hotel on November 25, 2011 in Naples, Florida. Gingrich discussed foreign policy issues and restated his position on illegal immigrants in the United States. Gingrich, who has rose in recent polls following strong debate performances, had been written off earlier this year and is now expected to do well in the Iowa caucuses in early January. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NAPLES, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Callista Gingrich watches as her husband Republican presidential hopeful and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks at a Hilton Hotel on November 25, 2011 in Naples, Florida. Gingrich discussed foreign policy issues and restated his position on illegal immigrants in the United States. Gingrich, who has rose in recent polls following strong debate performances, had been written off earlier this year and is now expected to do well in the Iowa caucuses in early January. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NAPLES, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Copies of "A Nation Like No Other" are displayed as people watch Republican presidential hopeful and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speak at a Hilton Hotel on November 25, 2011 in Naples, Florida. Gingrich discussed foreign policy issues and restated his position on illegal immigrants in the United States. Gingrich, who has rose in recent polls following strong debate performances, had been written off earlier this year and is now expected to do well in the Iowa caucuses in early January. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The 34th Kennedy Center Honors

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 04: Newt Gingrich and wife, Callista Gingrich arrive at the 34th Kennedy Center Honors held at the Kennedy Center Hall of States on December 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Tran/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Hopeful Newt Gingrich Meets With Donald Trump In New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) speaks to the media as Donald Trump listens at Trump Tower following a meeting between the two on December 5, 2011 in New York City. Gingrich, who's seen a surge in polls in recent weeks, attended a town hall event December 3, 2011 hosted by the Tea Party of Staten Island. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Hopeful Newt Gingrich Meets With Donald Trump In New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) speaks to the media as Donald Trump listens at Trump Tower following a meeting between the two on December 5, 2011 in New York City. Gingrich, who's seen a surge in polls in recent weeks, attended a town hall event December 3, 2011 hosted by the Tea Party of Staten Island. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks to the media at the Union League Club following an earlier meeting with Donald Trump at Trump Tower on December 5, 2011 in New York City. Gingrich, who's seen a surge in polls in recent weeks, attended a town hall event December 3, hosted by the Tea Party of Staten Island. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Republican Jewish Coalition Hosts GOP Presidential Candidates Forum

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Republican Presidential hopeful and former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) speaks during the Republican Jewish Coalition 2012 Presidential Candidates Forum December 7, 2011 at Ronald Reagan Building and International Center in Washington, DC. The national polls show Gingrich is leading among other GOP candidates. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Drake University Hosts ABC News GOP Presidential Debate

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 10: Former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (C) speaks while former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (L), and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), look on during the ABC News GOP Presidential Debate on the campus of Drake University on December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Rivals were expected to target front runner Gingrich in the debate hosted by ABC News, Yahoo News, WOI-TV, The Des Moines Register and the Iowa GOP. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Drake University Hosts ABC News GOP Presidential Debate

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 10: Republican presidential candidates former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) and former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (C) have their families meet after the ABC News GOP Presidential Debate on the campus of Drake University on December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Rivals were expected to target front runner Gingrich in the debate hosted by ABC News, Yahoo News, WOI-TV, The Des Moines Register and the Iowa GOP. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Drake University Hosts ABC News GOP Presidential Debate

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 10: former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (C) former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) and Texas Gov. Rick Perry look on as Rick Santorum, speaks during the ABC News GOP Presidential debate on the campus of Drake University on December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Rivals were expected to target front runner Gingrich in the debate hosted by ABC News, Yahoo News, WOI-TV, The Des Moines Register and the Iowa GOP. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Drake University Hosts ABC News GOP Presidential Debate

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 10: Former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (C) speaks while former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (L) and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) look on during th ABC News GOP Presidential debate on the campus of Drake University on December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Rivals were expected to target front runner Gingrich in the debate hosted by ABC News, Yahoo News, WOI-TV, The Des Moines Register and the Iowa GOP. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Drake University Hosts ABC News GOP Presidential Debate

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 10: Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (L) attacks former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich during the ABC News GOP Presidential debate on the campus of Drake University on December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Rivals were expected to target front runner Gingrich in the debate hosted by ABC News, Yahoo News, WOI-TV, The Des Moines Register and the Iowa GOP. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Drake University Hosts ABC News GOP Presidential Debate

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 10: Former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speak during a break in the ABC News GOP Presidential debate on the campus of Drake University on December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Rivals were expected to target front runner Gingrich in the debate hosted by ABC News, Yahoo News, WOI-TV, The Des Moines Register and the Iowa GOP. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

MANCHESTER, NH - DECEMBER 12: Republican Presidential Candidate former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich arrives for a Lincoln-Douglas style debate with Jon Huntsman at Saint Anselm College on December 12, 2011 in Manchester, New Hampshire. The debate will primarily delve into national security and foreign policy. (Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

MANCHESTER, NH - DECEMBER 12: Republican Presidential Candidates Newt Gingrich (R) and Jon Huntsman take part in a Lincoln-Douglas style debate at Saint Anselm College on December 12, 2011 in Manchester, New Hampshire. The debate will primarily delve into national security and foreign policy. (Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

GOP Campaigns Prepare In State Ahead Iowa Caucus

URBANDALE, IA - DECEMBER 14: Tom Konopka, a volunteer in the Iowa campaign headquarters for Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, calls voters on December 14, 2011 in Urbandale, Iowa. Contenders for the Republican presidential nomination are stepping up their efforts in Iowa in front of the state's January 3 caucus. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

SIOUX CITY, IA - DECEMBER 15: Republican presidential candidates (L-R) former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA), Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), and former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. are introduced for the Fox News Channel debate at the Sioux City Convention Center on December 15, 2011 in Sioux City, Iowa. The GOP contenders are in the final stretch of campaigning in Iowa where the January 3rd caucus is the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Debate Held In Sioux City

SIOUX CITY, IA - DECEMBER 15: Republican presidential candidate former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich fields a question during the Fox News Channel debate at the Sioux City Convention Center on December 15, 2011 in Sioux City, Iowa. The GOP contenders are in the final stretch of campaigning in Iowa where the January 3rd caucus is the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Debate Held In Sioux City

SIOUX CITY, IA - DECEMBER 15: Republican presidential candidate former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich prepares for the start of the Fox News Channel debate at the Sioux City Convention Center on December 15, 2011 in Sioux City, Iowa. The GOP contenders are in the final stretch of campaigning in Iowa where the January 3rd caucus is the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Debate Held In Sioux City

SIOUX CITY, IA - DECEMBER 15: Republican presidential candidates (L-R) former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA), Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), and former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. are introduced during the Fox News Channel debate at the Sioux City Convention Center on December 15, 2011 in Sioux City, Iowa. The GOP contenders are in the final stretch of campaigning in Iowa where the January 3rd caucus is the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Debate Held In Sioux City

SIOUX CITY, IA - DECEMBER 15: Republican presidential candidate former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich fields a question during the Fox News Channel debate at the Sioux City Convention Center on December 15, 2011 in Sioux City, Iowa. The GOP contenders are in the final stretch of campaigning in Iowa where the January 3rd caucus is the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

A supporter, wearing pins, listens Repub

A supporter, wearing pins, listens Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks during a townhall meeting in Hiawatha, Iowa, on December 19, 2011. Gingrich, working to revive his flagging campaign, said Monday that the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il highlighted the need for a strong US military. Gingrich, written off as politically dead a few months ago, recently surged to seize the frontrunner's mantle from former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney but then fell back under an onslaught of attacks from his rivals. AFP Photo/Jewel Samad (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Republican White House hopeful Newt Ging

Republican White House hopeful Newt Gingrich signs autographs as his wife Callista (R) looks on as they campaign at a grocery store in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on December 20, 2011. Gingrich barnstormed the key state of Iowa Tuesday, ripping his rivals' attack ads and declaring himself the best candidate to beat US President Barack Obama. Scarcely two weeks before Iowans cast the first votes in the party's nominating contest, Gingrich has been asking his supporters here to help him fight back as the barrage has battered his once-surging poll numbers. AFP Photo/Jewel Samad (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Republican White House hopeful Newt Ging

Republican White House hopeful Newt Gingrich's wife Callista signs on a clock after her husband, during a campaign event at a grocery store in Mt Pleasant, Iowa, on December 20, 2011. Gingrich barnstormed the key state of Iowa Tuesday, ripping his rivals' attack ads and declaring himself the best candidate to beat US President Barack Obama. Scarcely two weeks before Iowans cast the first votes in the party's nominating contest, Gingrich has been asking his supporters here to help him fight back as the barrage has battered his once-surging poll numbers. AFP Photo/Jewel Samad (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Gingrich Holds Campaign Rally In Virginia

ARLINGTON, VA - DECEMBER 21: Newt Gingrich speaks during a rally December 21, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich is campaigning to become the Republican US presidential candidate to run against President Barack Obama in the 2012 election. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

Gingrich Holds Campaign Rally In Virginia

ARLINGTON, VA - DECEMBER 21: A person signs a partition to have former House Speaker Newt Gingrich placed on the Republican primary ballot in Virginia before a rally December 21, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. Newt Gingrich is campaigning to become the Republican US presidential candidate to run against President Barack Obama in the 2012 election. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

Gingrich Takes Part In "Virginians With Newt" Rally

RICHMOND, VA - DECEMBER 22: A supporter takea a photo with a cellular phone as Republican presidential hopeful and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) greets supporters during a campaign rally December 22, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia. Gingrich continued to campaign prior to the upcoming primary season. Polls show Gingrich is in a dead heat with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Holds Town Hall In South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC - DECEMBER 23: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks to supporters on December 23, 2011 in Columbia, South Carolina. Gingrich has been leading in the polls in South Carolina, although South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley recently endorsed rival former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (Photo by Richard Ellis/Getty Images)

Republican presidential candidate Newt G

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks at a campaign event in Davenport, Iowa, on December 19, 2011. Gingrich, working to revive his flagging campaign, said Monday that the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il highlighted the need for a strong US military. Gingrich, written off as politically dead a few months ago, recently surged to seize the frontrunner's mantle from former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney but then fell back under an onslaught of attacks from his rivals. AFP Photo/Jewel Samad (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Republican presidential candidate Newt G

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich (C) speaks to media during a campaign event in Davenport, Iowa, on December 19, 2011. Gingrich, working to revive his flagging campaign, said Monday that the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il highlighted the need for a strong US military. Gingrich, written off as politically dead a few months ago, recently surged to seize the frontrunner's mantle from former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney but then fell back under an onslaught of attacks from his rivals. AFP Photo/Jewel Samad (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucus

DUBUQUE, IA - DECEMBER 27: Republican presidential candidate former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich addresses a meeting of the Rotary Club during a campaign stop at the Dubuque Golf and Country Club on December 27, 2011 in Dubuque, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucus

DUBUQUE, IA - DECEMBER 27: A supporter of Republican presidential candidate former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich holds a sign while waiting for the candidate to make a campaign stop at the Dubuque Golf and Country Club on December 27, 2011 in Dubuque, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucus

DYERSVILLE, IA - DECEMBER 27: Republican presidential candidate former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks to guests gathered for a campaign stop at the National Toy Farm Museum on December 27, 2011 in Dyersville, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucus

MASON CITY, IA - DECEMBER 28: Republican presidential candidate former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) and his wife Callista Gingrich (C) greet workers at a nail salon picture during a campaign stop at Southbridge Mall on December 28, 2011 in Mason City, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 30: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich waves to a crowd after speaking at the Wakonda Club on December 30, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 30: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks during a question and answer forum put together by Moms Matter 2012 at the Java Joe's, a coffee shop, on December 30, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 30: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich wipes speaks on the phone for an interview after a question and answer forum put together by Moms Matter 2012 at Java Joe's, a coffee shop, on December 30, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 30: A supporter of Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, right, attempts to cheer over protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement, left, outside Java Joe's, a coffee shop, before a question-and-answer forum with Gingrich on December 30, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 30: Participants react after a sign fell in down during a question and answer forum with Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich (L), put together by Moms Matter 2012 at the Java Joe's, a coffee shop, on December 30, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 30: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich makes a rootbeer float at Adams Street Espresso, on December 30, 2011 in Creston, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

DES MOINES, IA - DECEMBER 30: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks to employees of Adams Street Espresso on December 30, 2011 in Creston, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

ATLANTIC, IA - DECEMBER 31: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich (3rd L) and his wife Callista Gingrich (4th L) look at a menu at The Farmer's Kitchen on December 31, 2011 in Atlantic, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

ATLANTIC, IA - DECEMBER 31: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks during a news conference at a Coca-Cola bottling plant on December 31, 2011 in Atlantic, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

ATLANTIC, IA - DECEMBER 31: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich (R) speaks as his wife Callista Gingrich (l) listens at a town hall meeting at a Coca-Cola bottling plant on December 31, 2011 in Atlantic, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Voter Larry Conn wears a hat that said "

Voter Larry Conn wears a hat that said "undecided" on it and Republican presidential hopeful former Speaker Newt Gingrich crossed out and autographed it during a meet and greet with potential voters inside "Tommy's Ham House" in Greenville , South Carolina, January 21, 2012 on South Carolina's Republican presidential primary day. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

GOP Candidate Newt Gingrich Holds Primary Night Gathering

COLUMBIA, SC - JANUARY 21: The image of Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich is projected on a screen at a primary night rally as he is announced as the winner of the South Carolina primary January 21, 2012 in Columbia, South Carolina. After early returns several television networks have declared Gingrich the winner in South Carolina's primary, resulting in a different candidate emerging victorious in the first three contests for the Republican nomination. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

GOP Candidate Newt Gingrich Holds Primary Night Gathering

COLUMBIA, SC - JANUARY 21: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (L) and his wife Callista Gingrich wave after addressing a primary night rally after he was declared the winner January 21, 2012 in Columbia, South Carolina. With Gingrich finishing first in South Carolina's primary, a different candidate has emerged victorious in the first three contests for the Republican nomination. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Republican Candidates Debate In Tampa, Florida

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 23: (L-R) Republican presidential candidates, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) prior to the NBC News, National Journal, Tampa Bay Times debate held at the University of South Florida on January 23, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The debate is the first of two before the Florida primaries on January 31st. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Republican Candidates Debate In Tampa, Florida

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 23: (L - R) Republican presidential candidates, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich participate in the NBC News, National Journal, Tampa Bay Times GOP debate held at the University of South Florida on January 23, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The debate is the first of two before the Florida primaries on January 31st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Republican Candidates Debate In Tampa, Florida

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 23: Republican presidential candidates, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (front), former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) (back) during a commercial break as they participate in the NBC News, National Journal, Tampa Bay Times debate held at the University of South Florida on January 23, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The debate is the first of two before the Florida primaries on January 31st. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Republican presidential hopeful former Speaker Newt Gingrich fires back at a protester in the crowd as he speaks in the parking lot of the Wings Plus restaurant January 25, 2012 in Coral Springs, Florida. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

GOP Candidate For President Newt Gingrich Campaigns In Florida

COCOA, FL - JANUARY 25: The agenda for the evening is seen as Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich conducts a Space Coast Town Hall Meeting on January 25, 2012 in Cocoa, Florida. Newt Gingrich campaigns for votes in Florida before the January 31st primary. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 26: Republican presidential candidates (L-R) former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in a debate sponsored by CNN, the Republican Party of Florida and the Hispanic Leadership Network at the University North Florida on January 26, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida. The debate is the last one before the Florida primaries January 31st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 27: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks after being endorsed by the National Hispanic Leadership Network at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa on on January 27, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Gingrich is campaigning ahead of Florida's January 31, primary. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - JANUARY 28: 28: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (L) holds the Wanamaker Trophy during a meet and greet at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance on January 28, 2012 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Newt Gingrich continues to campaign for votes in Florida before the January 31st primary. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns Across Florida One Day Before Primary

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 30: Judy Youngblood of Jacksonville, FL, wears earrings she made from campaign buttons supporting Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich during a rally at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel January 30, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida. Gingrich and fellow candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney are criss-crossing Florida on the last full day of campaigning before the January 31 primary. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Gingrich Campaigns Across Florida One Day Before Primary

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 30: A supporter wears a campaign button partially autographed by Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich during a campaign rally at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel January 30, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida. Gingrich and fellow candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney are criss-crossing Florida on the last full day of campaigning before the January 31 primary. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

GOP Candidate Newt Gingrich Holds Primary Night Gathering In Orlando

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 31: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks during his Florida primary night party January 31, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. According to early results former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney defeated Gingrich, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) to win Florida's primary. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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A supporters of Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich during a visit to the Great Basin Brewing Company February 1, 2012 in Reno, Nevada. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

GOP Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich Campaigns In Nevada

RENO, NV - FEBRUARY 01: Wearing a wolf hat, Jaclyn Miller of Carson City waits outside Great Basin Brewing Company to meet Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich on February 1, 2012 in Reno, Nevada. The Nevada GOP caucus will be held on February 4. (Photo by David Calvert/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Holds Rally In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 02: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks during a campaign rally at Xtreme Manufacturing February 2, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After coming in second to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the Florida primary on January 31, Gingrich is looking ahead to Nevada's caucus on February 4. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04: A ballot from precinct 3726 votes for Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich during the Republican caucus at Centennial High School on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada is the first state in the West to vote as Republicans go about choosing their presidential candidate. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Holds Campaign Rally In Colorado

GOLDEN, CO - FEBRUARY 6: Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks during a campaign rally at the Marriott Denver West February 6, 2012 in Golden, Colorado. Gingrich is visiting Colorado to meet supporters and share his solutions for creating jobs, balancing the budget and paying down our national debt in advance of Tuesday's Republican Caucuses in the state. (Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

Newt Gingrich Holds Campaign Rally In Colorado

GOLDEN, CO - FEBRUARY 6: Nathan Gray, 10, of Mead, Colorado holds a sign in support of Republican presidential candidate, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich during a campaign rally at the Marriott Denver West February 6, 2012 in Golden, Colorado. Gingrich is visiting Colorado to meet supporters and share his solutions for creating jobs, balancing the budget and paying down our national debt in advance of Tuesday's Republican Caucuses in the state. (Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Marriott Wardman Park February 10, 2012 in Washington, DC. Thousands of conservative activists are attending the annual gathering in the nation's capital. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Marriott Wardman Park February 10, 2012 in Washington, DC. Thousands of conservative activists are attending the annual gathering in the nation's capital. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)